Chevalier Mittens again
Normally, I don't knit the same thing more than once unless it's really a great pattern like these mittens. These are my second pair and not the last. I think they are eye popping and pair perfectly well with my coat. Really love them so much. They are so easy to make and if you haven't considered them before, try them. There are some great mittens around I've seen on Flikr.
Pattern: Chevalier Mittens by Madebymyself. She is a very talented knitter who whips up cables really fast.
Yarn: Tahki Stacy Charles Donegal Tweed, 1 skein, Colour#809
Needles: Addi Turbos circulars on US#4/3.5mm.
Modifications: I omitted one repeat on the cuff and the finishing just to make them shorter because I wasn't sure one skein will do it.
These shots were taken in Ottawa, where the snow was piled up so high, like I have never seen in my entire life ( you can't blame an African girl for that!). It was really cold too and there was a lot of layering with warm clothes. But hey, almost over half my knits came along with me and had fun wearing them!
Happy weekend everyone.
Love the gloves, love the colors! Also, love the tote you made for your friend. Most of all, I LOVE MY NEW HAT!!!! Thank you sweet girl!!! I owe you big time.
smooches,
sheree
Posted by: sheree | March 26, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I love that color! And it goes so well with you coat, good job on those beautiful cables. They almost make wish it would snow again - almost :)
Posted by: Cheryl | March 24, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Oh, wow!!!
Posted by: Nora | March 23, 2008 at 04:57 AM
Cables in Canada ... perfect! The colour and knitting expertise were definitely showcased in those gorgeous mittens ... lovely!
Posted by: kerry | March 23, 2008 at 02:46 AM
Lovely mittens and they looked like they were useful in your trip to Ottawa. It helps not that they're just beautiful, but functional, right?
Posted by: Wanda | March 22, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Gorgeous knitting & color - That turquoise is such a bright spot in all that SNOW!!
Posted by: mel | March 22, 2008 at 08:13 AM
I agree with you! This pattern is really great, and I've been thinking of making another pair too. The tweedy yarn really lends itself to the pattern. Great job, they're beautiful!
Posted by: Grace | March 21, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Yay for Ottawa shots! Your beautiful mitts fit right in. Despite it now being spring, we are still living in a world of ice and snow.
Did you manage to make your way to any knitting stores while you were here?
Posted by: Nicole | March 21, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Awesome mittens. What a great knitter you are. I could use these today. Can you believe it's snowing right now with 7-inches expected. I thought this was spring-lol.
Always a pleasure to browse your wonderful projects.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: LisaTO | March 21, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Cables and tweed - the mittens are beautiful!
Posted by: Lisa | March 21, 2008 at 02:28 PM
These are perfect in tweed! Gorgeous color too.
Posted by: Alice | March 21, 2008 at 01:13 PM